New Deadlock update: Calico nerfed, Sinclair reworked

Deadlock's February Update: Minor Tweaks, Major Impacts

Valve continues its steady stream of Deadlock updates, this time focusing on targeted adjustments to four heroes and several items. This small but significant patch marks the fifth update of 2025.

Calico suffered a considerable nerf. Her Return to Shadows ability received a substantial cooldown increase (ten seconds) and a 20% speed reduction from its initial level, shifted to tier 2. The damage output of her T2 Leaping Slash was also decreased.

Sinclair received a visual overhaul with updated sounds and animations. More notably, his Rabbit Hex ability has been transformed into an area-of-effect (AoE) attack. Holliday and Wraith also experienced nerfs, though specifics weren't detailed.

Item changes include a reduction in stacks and removal of the health bonus from Ammo Scavenger. Furthermore, Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot no longer offer Fire Rate and Weapon Damage boosts respectively.

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Valve has adopted a flexible update schedule, releasing patches as needed rather than adhering to a fixed timetable. This latest update reflects this new approach.